Wetsuit Quest

[Parrothead_Diver]

My wife is having a very hard time finding a proper fitting wetsuit. The problem is that she has a definate hourglass shape and can't find a suit that fits her well all over. She is 5'7" 36-28-38 so suits are always too tight in the chest & hips or way too loose in the waist.

I know custom suits are an option, but if we can find something "off-the-rack" that would be prefered.

Does anybody have any suggestions?

 

[beejw]

Look into neil pride. they make wetsuits for the female shape.

HTH. Beej

 

[rakkis]

Have you tried XCEL? The neoprene in their 7-6-5's is nice and supple. One of your local distributors is Liburdi's Scuba Center in Costa Mesa. Which is matchign internet prices for their xmas sale. 714-662-7230 Baker/Bristol @ The Camp

 

[spectrum]

Look into neil pride. they make wetsuits for the female shape.

HTH. Beej

http://www.neilpryde.com/

 

[beejw]

http://www.neilprydewaterwear.com/wetsuit/index.php

Just look at the suits an you call easily tell which are the mens and which are the womens suits. they come in a variety of thicknesses, but you might pay a premium for these, however, theyre made tough and will last a long timewith the right care.

 

[Puffer Fish]

The X-scuba hyperstretch are also very nice for shape.

 

[Cheekymonkey]

Yea I have had some lady students of mine have very good luck with hyperstretch suits, for alot of them it migh as well be a custom measured suit, not to mention its super easy to don.

 

[DiveMaven]

I love my Henderson Hyperstretch suit. Definitely don't mind possibly giving a little on the warmth for the super comfort my suits provide. I'm rather large chested and broad shouldered with a smaller butt (compared to my bust and shoulders), and I can fit in the same size Hyperstretch suit as a friend who has very large hips and buttocks, but smaller shoulders/bust.

Might be worth a try.

 

[Parrothead_Diver]

Thanks for the help. I will take her out this weekend and look at the Hyperstretch & Xcel suits since they are available close too home. If these don't work then we will go down and check out Neil Pryde.

 

[DiveMaven]

I meant to mention that you can also check with Liquidfit about a custom suit.